Employment
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Government of Canada will be accepting applications for $5,000 Team Canada Strong Red Seal Completion Bonus as of November 16
Published on October 23, 2026
Canada needs more skilled trades workers to build homes, strengthen critical infrastructure and support major economic and defence projects. To help meet this growing demand, the Government of Canada is making a…
Read on → - Backgrounder : Team Canada Strong
Published on October 23, 2026
Team Canada Strong is an $8 billion investment to recruit, train, and hire 80,000 to 100,000 new Red Seal skilled trades workers by 2030-2031. It includes a $2 billion federal investment to help support PT workforce…
Read on → - Workforce Retention and Retraining Program launched to help employers keep their workforce while facing economic challenges
Published on October 22, 2026
Canada's businesses and workers continue to adapt to evolving global trade pressures, including the impacts of tariffs, while building the foundation for future growth.
Read on → - Backgrounder on Workforce Retention and Retraining Program
Published on October 22, 2026
On August 25th, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced a $3.5 billion investment in Rapid Response Supports for Workers and Employers, including the new Workforce Retention and Retraining Program (WRRP), to help…
Read on → - The Government of Canada highlights workforce investments and measures to lower energy costs and reduce emissions
Published on October 16, 2026
The world is changing rapidly, and Canada is choosing to build. Major projects across the country will strengthen our economy, diversify trade and create good jobs across the country. Delivering these projects and…
Read on → - Minister Hajdu to highlight workforce investments and new measures to help Canadians lower energy costs and reduce emissions
Published on October 15, 2026
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, will be in Thunder Bay to highlight workforce investments addressing…
Read on → - Backgrounder: Union Training and Innovation Program
Published on October 15, 2026
Union Training and Innovation Program
Read on → - Government of Canada announces major investment in apprenticeship training to build Team Canada Strong
Published on October 15, 2026
Government of Canada announces major investment in apprenticeship training to build Team Canada Strong
Read on → - Secretary of State Zerucelli to announce investment in apprenticeship training infrastructure, innovation and equipment
Published on October 14, 2026
Secretary of State Zerucelli to announce investment in apprenticeship training infrastructure, innovation and equipment
Read on → - Government of Canada releases What We Heard reports on fighting forced labour
Published on October 8, 2026
Government of Canada releases What We Heard reports on fighting forced labour
Read on → - Secretary of State McLean marks National Seniors Day
Published on October 1, 2026
Secretary of State McLean marks National Seniors Day
Read on → - The Government of Canada introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction to help businesses invest, grow and create jobs in Canada
Published on September 29, 2026
Canada has what the world wants: abundant energy and critical minerals, the most educated workforce in the world, access to 1.5 billion consumers through our free trade agreements, and the strongest fiscal position in…
Read on → - Canada and Ontario agree to four-year extension of Canada–Ontario Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement
Published on September 29, 2026
Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy. Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is cared for, in a safe and…
Read on → - Minister Hajdu meets with Italian counterpart and stakeholders to highlight international collaboration to advance disability inclusion
Published on September 28, 2026
Canada is stronger when everyone has the chance to contribute and thrive. That is why Canada continues to work with partners at home and around the world to promote inclusion and break down barriers for persons with…
Read on → - Backgrounder : Minister Hajdu meets with Italian counterpart and stakeholders to highlight international collaboration to advance disability inclusion
Published on September 28, 2026
The Government of Canada remains committed to building a barrier-free and inclusive society where persons with disabilities can participate fully in all aspects of life, in Canada and around the world.
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